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Alibris

4.7

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alibris.com
Founded in 1998
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Alibris Reviews Summary

Alibris enjoys a generally positive reputation among customers, particularly for its wide selection of used books at competitive prices and reliable shipping. Many customers appreciate the timely delivery and the ability to track orders, contributing to overall satisfaction. However, concerns arise regarding the variability in book conditions, with some items not meeting expectations, and delays in shipping for urgent needs. Additionally, the separate shipping fees for each book can deter purchases. Despite these issues, the platform remains a favored choice for many due to its extensive inventory and user-friendly website.

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1,033
value
12,700
shipping
12,690
quality
12,684
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Minnesota
1 review
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I forgot how to shop at a particular sellers inventor
December 28, 2023
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I forgot how to shop at a particular sellers inventor.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

After I found a book I wanted I got how to search the...
September 17, 2023
Previous review

After I found a book I wanted I got how to search the same store for more

Date of experience: September 16, 2023

I could not figure out how to go back for more shopping after I was in the payment screen. No worries. I recommend you to my friends.

Date of experience: March 3, 2021
Vermont
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My first shopping and a great experience,,, very simple, very easy, very quick. I will be a loyal customer. Thank you

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was looking for this book and you had it from a 4 star seller

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I almost always find the book or music I'm looking...
December 27, 2023
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I almost always find the book or music I'm looking for on Alibris

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

Fast and easy
July 20, 2023
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Fast and easy

Date of experience: July 20, 2023

Easy to shop here
September 9, 2021
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Easy to shop here.

Date of experience: September 9, 2021
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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This was a slick easy process to buy some books I wanted.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I wish I could give Alibris a better rating because I found some amazing books I didn't know existed. I was floored to add items to my cart since I had a $20 coupon for spending over $150. Imagine my surprise when I get to the order summary and the shipping alone is $51.39. I would prefer NOT having a $20 coupon, pay the $15.05 in taxes and get free shipping for my order of over $150 for a total of $167.05 vs. having a total of $197.44 WITH the $20 coupon applied after shipping and taxes. I'm heading over to other sites to check who can get me the best deal now.

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Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Was very easy to find the cookbook, ordering and shipping.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
New York
1 review
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A book was damaged before sending and it was immediately...
December 27, 2023
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A book was damaged before sending and it was immediately refunded, completely hassle-free.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

Better than Amazon
December 25, 2023
Previous review

Better than Amazon.

Date of experience: December 24, 2023

Easier than Amazon, with more results
July 8, 2023
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Easier than Amazon, with more results.

Date of experience: July 8, 2023

Hands down best place to buy books
March 17, 2023
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Hands down best place to buy books.

Date of experience: March 17, 2023

Continues to have the best prices and easiest shopping...
November 22, 2022
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Continues to have the best prices and easiest shopping for books.

Date of experience: November 22, 2022

This is the only site I will use to buy books
November 14, 2022
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This is the only site I will use to buy books.

Date of experience: November 14, 2022

Always my go-to for books, hands down
October 1, 2022
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Always my go-to for books, hands down.

Date of experience: October 1, 2022

I love this site and use them for the best prices on...
March 31, 2021
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I love this site and use them for the best prices on all my book from school to leisure. Thanks!

Date of experience: March 31, 2021
California
1 review
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Website works well...
December 27, 2023

Website works well...I live in an area where there is no home delivery of mail and everyone must go to the post office. I appreciate that there is a means of in-putting my physical address as well in case delivery is by Fed-Ex or UPS.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Alaska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The books I am looking for are available for a price I want to pay.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
North Carolina
1 review
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So far doing and placing my order was very streamlined and easy. I am so looking forward to receiving this book Finding Alaska: the Life and Art of Shannon Cartwright by Shannon Cartwright and Dashka Stater

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Oregon
1 review
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The shipping options (including the free shipping on certain items) are very confusing and highly offputting. I go to other used book companies where they make it much simpler. I like Alibris, but I think that your company should really look into simplifying shipping for the customer. Also, don't these books qualify for Book Post? I would be willing to wait for these books if they are shipped using an inexpensive method. As it is, I have to split my orders between Alibris and other book companies that offer more competitive shipping.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Ohio
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Love being able to find a wide variety of books that...
December 27, 2023
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Love being able to find a wide variety of books that are hard to find other places.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

Very easy to use
October 14, 2021
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Very easy to use. Loved the discount code

Date of experience: October 14, 2021
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great prices and excellent selections
December 27, 2023
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Great prices and excellent selections. Love this site.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

I love this site because carries many important books at a very reasonable price.

Date of experience: April 6, 2023

Easy and Reliable
November 9, 2022
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Easy and Reliable

Date of experience: November 9, 2022

I love this website
June 20, 2022
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I love this website.

Date of experience: June 19, 2022

Easy, Convneinent and affordable
March 26, 2022
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Easy, Convneinent and affordable

Date of experience: March 26, 2022

Quick, convenient and easy
March 24, 2022
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Quick, convenient and easy.

Date of experience: March 24, 2022

This is an excellent service
January 8, 2021
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This is an excellent service. I can always find what I am looking for at very reasonable prices.

Date of experience: January 8, 2021
South Africa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Exceeded my expectations
December 27, 2023

Exceeded my expectations. My shopping experience was a lot easier than with other book shops. And I couldn't be happier to have found my books on one website.

Date of experience: December 27, 2023
Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank for the excellent service, and great History...
December 27, 2023
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Thank for the excellent service, and great History selections!

Date of experience: December 27, 2023

Its great
December 12, 2023
Previous review

Its great.

Date of experience: December 11, 2023

A great help for study!
December 12, 2023
Previous review

A great help for study!

Date of experience: December 11, 2023

A good place to find those superb Theological gems...
December 7, 2023
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A good place to find those superb Theological gems that make Orthodox Christianity, "The Difference"!

Date of experience: December 7, 2023

A fine personal, Bookshop that caters to the minds...
November 15, 2023
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A fine personal, Bookshop that caters to the minds that seek to know.

Date of experience: November 15, 2023

When I got ALL the stuff entered, it was EASY sailing...
October 21, 2023
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When I got ALL the stuff entered, it was EASY sailing THEN.

Date of experience: October 21, 2023

Easy to choose the right titles with user friendly,...
August 31, 2023
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Easy to choose the right titles with user friendly, Book Website.

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

QUICK AND EASY, ACESS AND CHOICE OF TITLES
August 31, 2023
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QUICK AND EASY, ACESS AND CHOICE OF TITLES. ESPECIALLY FOR THE DEEP MYSTERIES OF THE EASST THAT CHALLENGE ALL OF US!

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

Great & was speady
August 31, 2023
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Great & was speady.

Date of experience: August 31, 2023

THE PICKING WAS EASY, THE SITE HAD A BOOK i WANTED...
August 27, 2023
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THE PICKING WAS EASY, THE SITE HAD A BOOK i WANTED VERY MUCH, AND ONLY AFTER 3 MOVES OF SOFTWARE EDICATE, IT TOLD ME THAT IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY.

Date of experience: August 27, 2023

Alibris gives a good shopping experience as always
July 4, 2023
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Alibris gives a good shopping experience as always.

Date of experience: July 4, 2023

I have lost my ability to block Pop Ups, and drop downs that interfere with the text to check out your merchandise! Would you please police yoursite better for those of us who use our money to buy from you, and sometimes neglect our security software!

Date of experience: June 18, 2023

This pamphlet was by far the least expensive fro out of the "Catholic Grab Bag Store", I usually go to. Thanks Alibris!

Date of experience: May 15, 2023

This customer, really likes the ease and spead and...
May 12, 2023
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This customer, really likes the ease and spead and friendly dashboard that Allibris provides!

Date of experience: May 12, 2023

Alibris and its satellite shops are wonderful a alternative shopping experience to amazon and its computerisied "mish-mosh".

Date of experience: March 23, 2023

A great place to shop
February 27, 2023
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A great place to shop.

Date of experience: February 26, 2023

I like the Alibris selection of church books, and I...
February 18, 2023
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I like the Alibris selection of church books, and I sure did find it today!

Date of experience: February 18, 2023

I was pleased with the quality of the transaction,...
February 15, 2023
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I was pleased with the quality of the transaction, and the selectons.

Date of experience: February 14, 2023

The directions were easy, and I got done sooner than...
February 7, 2023
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The directions were easy, and I got done sooner than I expected.

Date of experience: February 7, 2023

This was quick and easy, the process on Alibris is...
August 28, 2021
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This was quick and easy, the process on Alibris is simple.

Date of experience: August 27, 2021
Oregon
1 review
0 helpful votes
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All good...
December 27, 2023

All good...my first Ebay purchase. Amazon wanted a ridiculous $42 for this same cd! I declined of course.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
Illinois
1 review
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My cart emptied itself when I signed in and then when I went to fill it the copies I'd filled it with were gone, also did not expect shipping cost to almost match my total but I think it makes some sense

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 26, 2023
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I couldn't find this book anywhere for less than 20-40 dollars. Because I wanted it as a gift for a friend out of country, this made purchasing and shipping it too expensive! I'm grateful to Alibris for hopefully helping me send a high quality product to a friend.

Date of experience: December 26, 2023
Indiana
1 review
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I could not process my ebook rental order till I add a physical item in my cart that I did not want to by.

Alibris attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: December 26, 2023